Education and Training

Education and training are top priorities for Chesterfield County and the surrounding area. The county has the largest school system in the Richmond Metropolitan Area and has established innovative programs to serve an increasingly diverse student body.

Close ties with local businesses and industries mean 21st century skills are being developed in the area's universities.

All of the area's educational programs and curriculum emphasize lifetime learning and continuous improvement for all students.

More than 58,000 students, or one-fifth of the county's population, attend its 62 public schools.  Chesterfield is among the 100 largest school districts in the nation, offering a full range of services to meet the needs of all students.  More than 88 percent of the school system's graduates continue their education beyond high school.  An agreement with John Tyler Community College allows students to get both high school and college credit for certain courses while still in school.  Virginia State University, also located in Chesterfield County, offers a four-year program.

Chesterfield County Public Schools